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REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. DO NOT use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by AGA. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Useful Information It maybe useful to make a note of your AGA appliance Serial Number when it is being installed. The serial number can be found on the rear of the appliance. My AGA Details: Serial No: AGA Service No:...
It is essential that the base or hearth on which the cooker sits approved by AGA or a separate remote-control should be level and capable of supporting the total weight of system.
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The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Your AGA is a radiant heat store cooker which combines the design values and cooking principles of the traditional AGA with the flexibility to turn each cooking area off and on as you require, thereby fitting into your lifestyle beautifully.
Overview 100-4H Fig. 3.1 This model illustrates 100/4H Cooker overview Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Oven and grill control Simmering and Boiling plate control Top oven - ROAST Lower oven - BAKE/SIMMER Warming oven Infrared Grill Boiling Plate Simmering Plate Warming oven switch Refer to page 5 to page 13 for operation of the main cooker.
Your new AGA cooker is a fully electric heat storage appliance. The appliance requires only a low power supply via two 13 amp connections. The AGA R3 radiant 3 series operates like a traditional heat storage appliance which can also provide gentle background heat into your kitchen.
The AGA cooker will emit an odour for a short while, this is simply due to the protective oil we put on the hotplate and ovens burning off. Due to the newness in the first couple of...
The Ovens Cooker overview Fig. 6.1 The upper oven in your R3 is the traditional AGA Roast oven, manufactured from cast iron for maximum heat retention Oven and grill control and the best radiant cooking. Over period of time they will Top oven - ROAST become individually seasoned.
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We do not recommend use of the cold plain shelf or the Quiches in ceramic or pies in Pyrex dishes need not be baked AGA full size roasting tin in this oven, as air flow could be blind as when they are in placed on the floor grid on the base restricted, which may affect cooking results.
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• To get the very best performance, we recommend to use AGA cookware with thick bases and stacking lids. • DO NOT place dishes directly on to the oven base. Always place onto either a shelf or the floor grid.
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The ‘e’ setting The R3 has an ‘e’ setting which will reduce running costs and the useful heat into the room will be reduced. The heating up time to full temperature from the ‘e’ setting is approximately 1 hour. The ‘e’ setting will reduce the ROAST oven to a low bake temperature;...
The Infrared Grill CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot Fig. 7.1 when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN WHEN THE GRILL IS ON. When operating the grill, the cooling fan will also operate.
The Hotplate The cast iron hotplates are operated manually and are Fig. 8.1 machined flat to give the best all-over contact with the AGA saucepans, grill pan, frying pan and kettle. The boiling plate is the hottest with the simmering plate being cooler.
10. Oven shelves Fitting the shelves for cast iron roast oven Fig. 10.1 Fig. 10.2 DESN 512403 DESN 512404 Removing the shelves for cast iron, roast oven Fig. 10.3 Fig. 10.4 DESN 512405 DESN 512406...
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Shelves for bake/simmer, warming and grill Fitting and removal of shelves These shelves are designed to slide out Note: Shelf slides out to stop position. Fig. 10.5 Fig. 10.6 SHELF STOP AND ANTI TILT BRACKET STOP ON SHELF MUST PROJECT UPWARDS DESN 511867 DESN 511866...
If you have not already seen a demonstration, ask your AGA Specialist for details. A demonstration will show you how Fig. 11.2 to get the best from your new AGA and will give you hints and tips. You will also see a selection of AGA utensils and accessories being used.
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DO NOT STORE IN THE OVENS WHEN NOT IN USE. 1x Toaster (Fig. 11.7) This is for toasting bread on the boiling plate. AGA toast is renowned for its excellence, crisp on the outside and soft in the centre. Take thick slices of bread and place in the AGA toaster - if the bread is very moist or very fresh, heat the Fig.
13. Maintenance • Your Aga does not need to be regularly serviced. • In the event of requiring maintenance, please call AGA Service or your authorised distributor. • Your appliance MUST only be maintained and installed by a qualified engineer, AGA engineer or an authorised distributor.
REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. DO NOT use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by AGA. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE...
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15. Installation introduction Consumer protection As a responsible manufacturer, we take care to make sure that our products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety standards when properly installed and used. WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD It is the customers responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer to make sure the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the regulations.
16. Product Dimensions R3 100-4h, Twin Dome Fig. 16.1 NOTE: When surveying for a appliance installation the actual clearance required for the ‘body’ of the appliance should be increased overall by 10 mm beyond the figures quote above. This allows safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional variations found in major castings in particular the width across an appliance recess could be critical.
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Side and Overhead Clearances Fig. 16.1 If you are installing the appliance in a new kitchen or have the opportunity to set the width between kitchen units, it is advisable to include an additional small gap each side of 3mm to assist with installation and prevent damage when moving the product.
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Rear Clearances (including Combustible Rear Walls) Fig. 16.3 REAR WALL FITTING SPECIAL NOTE: Ensure that unprotected electric cabling REAR WALL FITTING or plastic services do not pass within or on the outside of the wall behind or directly above the appliance. This type of material can age prematurely when exposed to continuous higher temperature.
17. Electrical connection WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The method of connection to the mains electricity supply must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance, This appliance is designed for the voltage stated on by a multi-pole switch, having a contact separation of at least the rating plate, which is situated behind the plinth 3 mm on all poles.
18. Installation and Levelling NOTE: Care must be taken not to trap mains cables (Fig. Fig. 18.1 18.1). When removing appliance from the pallet, the front stability feet can be raised with a spanner to allow appliance to be slid from transit pallet (Fig. 18.2). Slide cooker off transit pallet.
19. Control knob and handrail connection Control Knob Location Fig. 19.1 Ensure control knobs are located onto spindles correctly, as shown in (Fig. 19.1). Handrail Location HOTPLATE CONTROL KNOB HOTPLATE CONTROL KNOB Locate handrail onto spindle, lock into position with grub screws (located on the inside of the bracket) (Fig.
20. Circuit diagrams Colour Code 1000W 1000W Brown Blue HOT PLATE SIMMER PLATE Black Green Yellow 365° 365 ° Violet Grey White Orange 365° 600W 300W 225° DOOR SWITCH 600W 300W 178° 600W 192° 160° 110° RELAY 1800W 65° 100° 100W L3 L2 L1 N3 N2 N1...
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For further advice or information contact your local AGA Specialist. With AGA Rangemaster’s policy of continuous product improvement, the Company reserves the right to change specifications and make modifications to the appliances described and illustrated at any time. Manufactured By...
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